Lead Product Owner

This job is with S&P Global, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 11 We are seeking a proactive and strategic Product Owner to join our Digital Transformation Solutions team. This team is responsible for building customized platforms tailored to the evolving needs of our stakeholders and business units. As a key contributor, you will help drive the delivery of high-value solutions in every PI by applying SAFe Agile principles and collaborating across a large, dynamic team. Key Responsibilities: Own and manage the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business priorities and stakeholder needs. Define and communicate clear product visions and roadmaps that support workplace transformation goals. Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable user stories and features. Lead agile ceremonies including PI iteration planning, System Demos, and retrospectives to ensure continuous delivery and improvement. Act as the primary liaison between stakeholders and development teams, ensuring transparency and alignment. Monitor product performance and user feedback to inform iterative improvements and future planning. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience is a plus. 7+ years of experience with at least 5+ years of experience in product ownership or product management, preferably in enterprise or digital transformation environments. Strong understanding of SAFe Agile methodology and product lifecycle management. Leading the development process by creating a product roadmap based on this vision. Acting as the main point of contact between teams and stakeholders. Looking after all the stages of product creation including design and development. Helping the scrum/product development team achieve each sprint's goals. Before the product is released, each iteration is adjusted and improved. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Experience with tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.What's In It ForYou? Our Purpose: Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We're constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference. Our Values:Integrity, Discovery, PartnershipAt S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.We start with a foundation ofintegrityin all we do, bring a spirit ofdiscoveryto our work, and collaborate in closepartnershipwith each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.Benefits: We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you-and your career-need to thrive at S&P Global.Our benefits include: Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. 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